CEFR B2

colourless

adjective

Meaning

Lacking any distinct hue or pigment; transparent or dull and uninteresting.

Examples

The chemist noted that the gas was odourless and colourless, making it difficult to detect in the lab.
His writing style was criticized for being rather colourless and failing to capture the reader's imagination.

Synonyms: plain, dull, transparent, vague, insipid

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colourless (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈkʌl.ə.ləs

Definition

Lacking any distinct hue or pigment; transparent or dull and uninteresting.

Examples

The chemist noted that the gas was odourless and colourless, making it difficult to detect in the lab.
His writing style was criticized for being rather colourless and failing to capture the reader's imagination.
She wore a colourless dress that blended perfectly into the grey background of the city street.

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